Ghana passport power
Africa · PassRank 64 · ranked 132nd of 199
The Ghana passport has a PassRank score of 64 in 2026, placing it 132nd of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 43 destinations visa-free, 19 with a visa on arrival and 2 via an eTA — that is 64 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 44 require an e-visa and 90 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Ghana passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 43 |
| Visa on arrival | 19 |
| eTA / ETA | 2 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 64 |
| e-Visa | 44 |
| Visa required | 90 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 64. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Ghana itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (43)
Countries and territories the Ghana passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Bangladesh | 90 days |
| Barbados | 180 days |
| Belize | — |
| Benin | 90 days |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Guinea | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Guyana | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Ivory Coast | 90 days |
| Jamaica | — |
| Kenya | 90 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Liberia | — |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Mali | — |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Mozambique | 30 days |
| Niger | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 90 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 90 days |
| Senegal | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| South Africa | 90 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Tanzania | 90 days |
| Togo | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Zimbabwe | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (19)
Destinations that issue the Ghana passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Palau | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zambia | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (2)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Ghana passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Morocco | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (44)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Australia | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Hong Kong | — |
| India | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Libya | — |
| Malaysia | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Suriname | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Thailand | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (90)
Destinations where Ghana passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Armenia | — |
| Austria | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cuba | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Georgia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Greece | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Japan | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Laos | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Malta | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Russia | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Ghana passport holders visit visa-free?
The Ghana passport has a PassRank score of 64, meaning holders can enter 64 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 43 visa-free, 19 with a visa on arrival and 2 via an eTA. A further 44 require an e-visa and 90 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Ghana passport's rank in 2026?
The Ghana passport ranks 132nd out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 64. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Ghana need a visa for the United States?
Ghana passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Ghana PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Ghana passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (43), visa on arrival (19) and eTA/ETA (2). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21